#04 – Cyberbullies Gonna Bully

Hope Strikes Back Podcast

Cyberbullying is a problem that’s becoming more and more prevalent in our Internet-connected society. Unfortunately, this is a problem that has left a trail of devastation in its wake. It has also started leading to toxic fandoms within the geek community. But with Star Wars actress Kelly Marie Tran leaving Instagram, and Millie Bobbie Brown from Stranger Things leaving Twitter, among other examples, it seems that celebs have had enough.

This week, the panel discusses what can be done about the increasingly hateful and angry Internet, how prevalent cyberbullying and online harassment actually are, and what can be done to end all of the hate. We also share some of our own personal experiences with bullies.

Warning: Emotions get high at times and things get said. We still rate this at PG-13 though.

Also, for more information on cyberbullying, and what you can help do to stop it, please visit StopBullying.gov.

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